Ciudad Victoria to Tampico bus with Senda
Senda buses from Ciudad Victoria Bus Terminal to Tampico Central Bus Station: around 3h 30min, 10 departures on a typical weekday and fares from MX$498.
Why travel with Senda from Ciudad Victoria to Tampico
Grupo Senda has run buses in northern Mexico since 1934. On the Ciudad Victoria to Tampico route you get:
Adjustable seats
Wi-Fi on board
Power sockets
Restroom on board
Air conditioning
Luggage included
Onboard entertainment
Seat belts and monitored buses
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Book your Ciudad Victoria to Tampico bus
Compare every Senda departure for your date, choose your seat and pay online. Your e-ticket arrives by email. The answers to the most common questions are below.
Ciudad Victoria to Tampico by bus at a glance
10 departures on a typical weekday
First bus 1:10 AM, last bus 9:40 PM
From Ciudad Victoria Bus Terminal
To Tampico Central Bus Station
Around 3h 30min travel time
About 240 km, fares from MX$498
Ciudad Victoria to Tampico by bus: schedule, stations and trip
On Wednesday, November 25, 2026, the booking flow showed 10 Senda departures from Ciudad Victoria Bus Terminal to Tampico Central Bus Station (11 on Saturday, November 28, 2026). Departure times that day: 1:10 AM, 3:07 AM, 5:55 AM, 10:30 AM, 11:20 AM, 1:20 PM, 3:00 PM, 5:40 PM, 7:00 PM, 9:40 PM.
Schedules change by date and season, so search your travel date to see the exact times and fares.
Where the bus leaves from
Ciudad Victoria Bus Terminal, Calle Alberto Carrera 6, Ciudad Victoria, Tamaulipas. Taxis, ride-hailing apps and city buses connect the terminal with downtown Ciudad Victoria.
Where the bus arrives
Tampico Central Bus Station, Av. Rosalío Bustamante, Tampico, Tamaulipas. Tampico Central Bus Station is north of downtown Tampico. Taxis and city buses connect it with the historic center, Ciudad Madero and Playa Miramar.
The trip
The trip covers about 240 km, mostly on the federal highway south via Altamira. Senda buses take around 3 hours 30 minutes (between 3h 20min and 3h 40min depending on the departure). Traffic, roadworks and checkpoints can add time.
Related guides
Tampico Central Bus Station · Tampico and Playa Miramar guide.
Arriving in Tampico
Tampico, at the mouth of the Pánuco River on the Gulf of Mexico, is known for its historic center with French-style iron balconies, the Plaza de Armas, its seafood and the famous “tortas de la barda”. Playa Miramar, one of the longest beaches in the Gulf, is a short ride away in Ciudad Madero.